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Our latest research on rewetting peatlands for agriculture aims to ensure a sustainable future, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating income for farmers.
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Rewetting peatlands for agriculture
YouTube video by Liverpool John Moores University
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We're delighted to have been able to make this impact film with Dr Stephie Evers about rewetting peatlands for agriculture to highlight the important of this work for the environment and climate change. #LJMUImpact #LJMUResearch
Understanding flu vaccine hesitancy in Liverpool’s ethnically diverse communities @cathymonty-psy.bsky.social
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Understanding flu vaccine hesitancy in Liverpool’s ethnically diverse communities – The Pandemic Institute
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February 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Understanding flu vaccine hesitancy in Liverpool’s ethnically diverse communities @cathymonty-psy.bsky.social
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Really looking forward to speaking at the Thackray Museum of Medicine (Leeds) ‘Late: Anatomy Uncovered’ event tomorrow night. I’ll be speaking about the history of medical illustration followed discussions about anatomical archives and ethical seeing. More info thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/thackr...
February 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Really looking forward to speaking at the Thackray Museum of Medicine (Leeds) ‘Late: Anatomy Uncovered’ event tomorrow night. I’ll be speaking about the history of medical illustration followed discussions about anatomical archives and ethical seeing. More info thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/thackr...
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According to Professor John Byrne, art should be about doing something new, rethinking how we do stuff, and increasingly making art that is “useful”.
In his new book, John challenges the traditional notion of art as purely aesthetic. 🎨
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In his new book, John challenges the traditional notion of art as purely aesthetic. 🎨
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February 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
According to Professor John Byrne, art should be about doing something new, rethinking how we do stuff, and increasingly making art that is “useful”.
In his new book, John challenges the traditional notion of art as purely aesthetic. 🎨
➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
In his new book, John challenges the traditional notion of art as purely aesthetic. 🎨
➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com an elderly relative sent me this asking if it was real because they don't understand AI. Really worrying 😟
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com an elderly relative sent me this asking if it was real because they don't understand AI. Really worrying 😟
John Byrne | Liverpool John Moores University
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Ought art to be useful as well as beautiful?
Art, design, utility, aesthetics, art history, community, civic university, society, social value, employment, research, philosophy
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February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
John Byrne | Liverpool John Moores University
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From bodybuilding to the local gym: how performance-enhancing drugs can damage the heart
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From bodybuilding to the local gym: how performance-enhancing drugs can damage the heart
These drugs are shown to change the very structure and function of the heart.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
From bodybuilding to the local gym: how performance-enhancing drugs can damage the heart
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LJMU's Michael O’Shaugnessy get's a nice mention in Adrian Chiles Guardian column today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour? | Adrian Chiles
We don’t have a single verb to express smelling something nice. Welsh and Croatian, by contrast, are never caught short when something fragrant gets right up your nose, writes Guardian columnist Adria...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
LJMU's Michael O’Shaugnessy get's a nice mention in Adrian Chiles Guardian column today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
From ARIs to Action:
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February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
From ARIs to Action:
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Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.
Farm 999 - Series 1: 11. Cows Stranded in a River, Poachers Tracked by Drone
A County Down farmer calls in a search team for missing cows, a North Yorkshire officer catches deer poachers, and Paul explores how DNA could help prevent dog attacks on sheep.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.
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Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
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Thank you BCS Cybercrime Forensics Specialist Group! I was delighted to join you as an invited speaker to deliver my talk, “Deepfake Forensics," exploring challenges for detection, policy, and practice. Great audience questions & discussions 🙂 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Thank you BCS Cybercrime Forensics Specialist Group! I was delighted to join you as an invited speaker to deliver my talk, “Deepfake Forensics," exploring challenges for detection, policy, and practice. Great audience questions & discussions 🙂 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social
Conversation dinosaur prints | Liverpool John Moores University
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Identifying dinosaurs from their footprints is difficult – but AI can help
Dinosaurs, science, biology, animals, research, The Conversation, AI, technology, archaeology
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January 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Conversation dinosaur prints | Liverpool John Moores University
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Majykri has now published the first issue of "The Majykri Method: Planning, Evidencing and Accelerating Research Impact".
Click below to read the first issue and follow Majykri on LinkedIn.
#Majykri #researchimpact #acceleratingimpact #impactplanning
Click below to read the first issue and follow Majykri on LinkedIn.
#Majykri #researchimpact #acceleratingimpact #impactplanning
Why research impact planning feels harder than it needs to be
Why does research impact planning feel so hard? This article explores common pitfalls and how a clearer structure helps researchers and support staff.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Majykri has now published the first issue of "The Majykri Method: Planning, Evidencing and Accelerating Research Impact".
Click below to read the first issue and follow Majykri on LinkedIn.
#Majykri #researchimpact #acceleratingimpact #impactplanning
Click below to read the first issue and follow Majykri on LinkedIn.
#Majykri #researchimpact #acceleratingimpact #impactplanning
Maritime Impact Report | Liverpool John Moores University
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Liverpool maritime sector steams ahead on jobs and growth
Shipping, maritime, industry, economy, reports, research, impact, Merseyside, Liverpool, Liverpool City Region, growth, jobs, Government, Innovation
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January 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Maritime Impact Report | Liverpool John Moores University
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Contributed evidence to the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd committees on the intro of MSP/MS recall powers. Reports now published.
Scottish Parliament - bprcdn.parliament.scot/published/SP...
Senedd - laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17670-e....
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Scottish Parliament - bprcdn.parliament.scot/published/SP...
Senedd - laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17670-e....
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January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Contributed evidence to the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd committees on the intro of MSP/MS recall powers. Reports now published.
Scottish Parliament - bprcdn.parliament.scot/published/SP...
Senedd - laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17670-e....
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Scottish Parliament - bprcdn.parliament.scot/published/SP...
Senedd - laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17670-e....
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New research from LJMU & UCL shows synthetic phonics helps many children learn to read but isn’t effective for all, especially those with dyslexia or ADHD. Teachers often stick with it due to policy, highlighting the need for flexible, evidence-informed approaches. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Synthetic phonics “ineffective” for teaching many young readers
Phonics, Reading, English, Education, Schools, Curriculum, Department for Education, Special Education, Children, Pupils, Literacy, Research
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December 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New research from LJMU & UCL shows synthetic phonics helps many children learn to read but isn’t effective for all, especially those with dyslexia or ADHD. Teachers often stick with it due to policy, highlighting the need for flexible, evidence-informed approaches. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
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The first rule of Monthly GDP Figures Club is “You don’t talk about Monthly GDP figures.”
Unless…
Popped onto BBC News Channel to discuss some of the broader implications for the budget and beyond.
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Unless…
Popped onto BBC News Channel to discuss some of the broader implications for the budget and beyond.
youtu.be/iDigvkUqcXI?...
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Talking about the lack of UK growth on the BBC News Channel - 13th November 2025
YouTube video by Steve Nolan
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The first rule of Monthly GDP Figures Club is “You don’t talk about Monthly GDP figures.”
Unless…
Popped onto BBC News Channel to discuss some of the broader implications for the budget and beyond.
youtu.be/iDigvkUqcXI?...
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social
Unless…
Popped onto BBC News Channel to discuss some of the broader implications for the budget and beyond.
youtu.be/iDigvkUqcXI?...
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social
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The latest MEE LIVE! has dropped!
If you missed the event, you can all learn about #DNADivers here!
#eDNA #CitizenScience #fish #biodiversity
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If you missed the event, you can all learn about #DNADivers here!
#eDNA #CitizenScience #fish #biodiversity
@ljmuimpact.bsky.social @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
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MEE live! DNA Divers: low-tech solutions for accessible eDNA science and monitoring
YouTube video by MethodsEcolEvol
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December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The latest MEE LIVE! has dropped!
If you missed the event, you can all learn about #DNADivers here!
#eDNA #CitizenScience #fish #biodiversity
@ljmuimpact.bsky.social @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
youtu.be/jfNZtINiF4Y
If you missed the event, you can all learn about #DNADivers here!
#eDNA #CitizenScience #fish #biodiversity
@ljmuimpact.bsky.social @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social @bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
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Attending WHO European meeting to shape the European Aging is living Strategy. Looking forward to enhancing work around abuse of older people, loneliness & social isolation… to extend good health (not just extra years of life)
& reduce inequality @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @markabellis.bsky.social
& reduce inequality @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @markabellis.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Attending WHO European meeting to shape the European Aging is living Strategy. Looking forward to enhancing work around abuse of older people, loneliness & social isolation… to extend good health (not just extra years of life)
& reduce inequality @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @markabellis.bsky.social
& reduce inequality @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @markabellis.bsky.social
Dr Dominique Walker, senior lecturer in forensics, policing and investigations at LJMU along with Dr Leon Moosavi and Dr Leona Vaughn of UoL and independent scholar Dr Khalil West will seek to better understand the long-term impact of racism on Liverpool’s communities. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Racism - study looks at impact of over a century of discrimination
Racism, Black community, ethnic minorities, Liverpool, community, society, values, research, justice, injustice, race, Liverpool City Council, equality
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December 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Dr Dominique Walker, senior lecturer in forensics, policing and investigations at LJMU along with Dr Leon Moosavi and Dr Leona Vaughn of UoL and independent scholar Dr Khalil West will seek to better understand the long-term impact of racism on Liverpool’s communities. www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas | Liverpool John Moores University
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Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas
Associate Professor of Neuroscience Dr Samantha Brooks explains what happens to our willpower when it comes to Christmas treats and spending.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Why we can't resist splashing out at Christmas | Liverpool John Moores University
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Find out who the winners of the RKE Awards for 2025 Liverpool John Moores University are here:
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Congratulations to everyone who won an award or received a commendation and thank you to all those who took the time to nominate a colleague. 200 nominations were received!
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Congratulations to everyone who won an award or received a commendation and thank you to all those who took the time to nominate a colleague. 200 nominations were received!
Winners announced for RKE Awards 2025
Research, Knowledge Exchange
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December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Find out who the winners of the RKE Awards for 2025 Liverpool John Moores University are here:
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Congratulations to everyone who won an award or received a commendation and thank you to all those who took the time to nominate a colleague. 200 nominations were received!
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Congratulations to everyone who won an award or received a commendation and thank you to all those who took the time to nominate a colleague. 200 nominations were received!
Supernova3 | Liverpool John Moores University
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Ancient Supernova may hold key to dark energy
Space, Universe, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Research, Liverpool Telescope, Supernova, Early Universe, Dark Energy, Astrophysics Research Institute
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December 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Supernova3 | Liverpool John Moores University
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